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    Fifth Street

    November 25, 2020

    Nov 25, 2020
    FAMILYPALOOZA THANKSGIVING SPECIAL! | A Very Full House | Movies with Dad | After the Curtain | The Death of Reiko Kawasaki | She Swallowed a Coin | 'I'm a Real Boy'
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    Shots - Health News
    Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.
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    Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD

    Sep 01, 2020
    With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
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    Goats and Soda
    The author's two children at a South African beach.
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    How I'm Teaching My Kids Not To Fear Everything During A Pandemic

    Jun 20, 2020
    A mother in South Africa reflects on raising children at a time of crisis — and how to teach them the value of human connection at a time of disconnectedness.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Dr. Lauren Jenkins reads to her twin sons, Pierce and Ashton, while wearing her "hazmat" suit. Because lung cancer has compromised her husband's immune system, Jenkins moved out of her home and visited in the suit as a precaution.
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    She's A Frontline Doctor. Her Husband Has Lung Cancer. Now, A Simple Hug Is Dangerous

    Jun 07, 2020
    When Lauren Jenkins learned a coworker had tested positive for the coronavirus, she did what once would've seemed unthinkable — separating from her two young boys and a husband with stage IV cancer.
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    Author Interviews
    <em>And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School,</em> by Judith Warner
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    Judith Warner's New Book On Middle School Suggests It Doesn't Have To Be All Bad

    May 08, 2020
    The author of And Then They Stopped Talking To Me tells NPR, "I expected middle schoolers to be these sorts of monsters. And they weren't. They were just kids."
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    Code Switch
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    The Very Best Code Switch Episodes For Kids

    May 05, 2020
    Having trouble finding ways to critically engage your kids during pandemic homeschooling? We rounded up some of our most kid-friendly episodes from the archives to help out.
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    How Couples Are Navigating The Tricky Waters of Coronavirus Isolation

    May 01, 2020

    “It’s YOUR turn to take the kids outside.”

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    Shots - Health News
    If one person in the household is sick with COVID-19, everyone else in the home should consider themselves as possibly having an asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infection, even if they feel fine, doctors say.
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    How To Stay Healthy When Your Child, Spouse Or Roommate Has COVID-19

    Apr 16, 2020
    Sharing a home with someone who has COVID-19 raises your risk of catching the virus. But the sick person needs your support, as well as good hygiene skills. Try these "best practice" tips.
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    Goats and Soda
    Photo highlights from our top stories: Inuit parenting teaches kids how to control anger; a fisherman holds up a fish caught in Lake Malawi, where transactional sex is part of the fish trade; the Dandora Landfill in Nairobi, Kenya.
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    7 Of Our Most Popular Global Health And Development Stories In 2019

    Dec 20, 2019
    Secrets of Inuit parenting, a Mongolian heavy metal band and a controversial medical center in Uganda were among the topics that drew the most readers.
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    Shots - Health News
    After finishing up some household chores, Brody Knapp gets a chance to play with his mother, Ashley, at their home in Kansas City, Mo.
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    Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First

    Sep 30, 2019
    New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
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    Movie Interviews
    Carol (Angela Bassett) shows up unannounced in New York City for a surprise visit with her adult son, Matt (Sinqua Walls) in the new Netflix film <em>Otherhood.</em>
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    When The Kids Grow Up, Motherhood Becomes A State Of 'Otherhood'

    Jul 28, 2019
    The new Netflix film stars Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman as three best friend moms who decide to show up unannounced in New York City to pay their adult sons a surprise visit.
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    Shots - Health News
    Taking care of a newborn can be relentless and at some point, many parents need the baby to sleep — alone and quietly — for a few hours. So what does science say about the controversial practice of sleep training?
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    Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out

    Jul 15, 2019
    Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies get any sleep. Others parents say it's harmful. So what does the science say? Here we separate fiction from fact.
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    Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath

    May 27, 2019
    Nationwide, the demand for subsidized child care exceeds the supply: Only 1 in 6 eligible kids actually get subsidies. In Sacramento, mom Jacquelyne Gettone has been on the waiting list for a decade.
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    Shots - Health News
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    How To Help A Kid Survive Early Puberty

    May 16, 2019
    Around 15% of girls begin menstruation by age 7. The challenges of puberty can rock anybody, but being the first of your friends to go through it can be especially stressful. Good parenting helps.
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    Book Reviews
    <em>What My Mother And I Don't Talk About</em>, edited by Michele Filgate
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    What Don't You Talk About With Your Mom?

    May 01, 2019
    A book of essays from a diverse, accomplished array of writers reveals the ways our mothers fail us and we fail them — and poses the question of how much a tough conversation could close those rifts.
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    Book Reviews
    <em>Nanaville: Adventures In Grandparenting</em>, by Anna Quindlen
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    In 'Nanaville,' Anna Quindlen Writes Of Her Adventures In Grandparenting

    Apr 24, 2019
    For decades, Quindlen has been channeling Baby Boomers' concerns, from motherhood and life-work balance to aging and downsizing. Her new book comes with a stern warning: Grandparents, know thy place.
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    Shots - Health News
    How do you tell the good parenting advice from the bad? When producer Selena Simmons-Duffin's daughter was ready to start solid food, her parents encountered wildly conflicting advice about what to feed her.
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    Drowning In Parenting Advice? Here's Some Advice For That

    Apr 23, 2019
    In her new book, Cribsheet, economist Emily Oster offers a lifeline to parents overwhelmed by contradictory parenting guidance. She offers a data-driven, and common-sense, approach to raising a baby.
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    Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks

    Apr 20, 2019
    Our readers share ways to get your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without saying a word.
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    Goats and Soda
    Inuit parents value the playful side of kids even when disciplining them. Above: Maata Jaw and daughter.
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    How Inuit Parents Teach Kids To Control Their Anger

    Mar 13, 2019
    At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids' behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful?
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    Shots - Health News
    Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive "orchid" children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says, especially if they have the comfort of a regular routine.
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    Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

    Mar 04, 2019
    Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
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    Shots - Health News
    Hillary Frank is the creator of the podcast <em>The Longest Shortest Time. </em>Her new book is <em>Weird Parenting Wins. </em>
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    Childbirth Injury Led A New Mom To Start A Parenting Podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

    Jan 07, 2019
    Hillary Frank struggled after a childbirth injury left her in chronic pain for months. Her podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and her book Weird Parenting Wins aim to give other parents a voice.
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    Hidden Brain
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    Bringing Up Baby

    Nov 15, 2018
    This week we focus on the behavior of the youngest members of the human race. We try to translate the mysterious language of babies. And we ask, when should we step back and just let our children be?
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    Shots - Health News
    Matthew plays on the playground structure at Mill Pond Park in Portland.
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    To Raise Confident, Independent Kids, Some Parents Are Trying To 'Let Grow'

    Sep 03, 2018
    Research suggests kids who have more freedom and independence grow up to be less anxious and depressed. But in the age of helicopter parenting, giving kids freedom to roam can be difficult.
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    Book Reviews
    <em>Small Animals</em> by Kim Brooks.
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    In 'Small Animals,' A Mom Grapples With Parenting In An 'Age Of Fear'

    Sep 01, 2018
    In 2011, Kim Brooks intentionally left her 4-year-old in a car as she ran into a Target. In her new book, she attempts to reckon with the consequences of her decision, and parenting in today's world.
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    Goats and Soda
    Rosy does dishes — voluntarily. Getting the 2-year-old involved in chores did lead to the kitchen being flooded and dishes being broken. But now she is still eager to help.
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    How To Get Kids To Do Chores: Does The Maya Method Work?

    Sep 01, 2018
    Inspired by Maya families where kids happily pitch in, correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff tries to get her 2-year-old daughter to become a household helper.

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